"Cardiff 's dining scene has grown from strength to strength. Once known for more rugby and late-night chips from Chippy Alley than standout meals (not that there's anything wrong with half chicken on the bone and half chips), the city has evolved into something exciting. Independent kitchens are carving out their space, from a Neapolitan pizza joint overlooking a historic market to restorative bowls of ramen in a former bank and delectable dim sum above a casino."
"Pontcanna is fast becoming one of Cardiff's key dining neighbourhoods. Ember Kitchen, from former Heathcock Inn chef Dave Killick and Tommy Heaney, serves Italian-leaning dishes made with a British ingredients-led focus. Around the corner, Jake Lewis, former executive chef at Pasture, has launched Sonder in the old Outpost site. Both reflect the city's shift towards thoughtful, chef-driven neighbourhood dining. It's not just food that's making waves. Cardiff's hotel offering is equally strong, with standout boutique stays like Parador 44 and Hotel Indigo."
"On the drinks front, the Welsh capital's buzzy bar scene is unparalleled, with award-winning bars such as Lab 22 and Dead Canary. Not sure where to start? The biannual Cardiff Wine Passport is a great entry point to sample curated tastings across the city's top bars like Curado, Bacareto and Nighthawks. Does Cardiff have any Michelin-star restaurants? Yes, Cardiff has just earned its first Michelin star with Gorse, less than a year after opening."
Cardiff's dining scene has expanded into diverse, independent kitchens offering quality over trendiness. Neapolitan pizza overlooking a historic market, ramen in a former bank, and dim sum above a casino illustrate creative reuse and varied cuisines. Pontcanna is emerging as a key dining neighbourhood with Ember Kitchen from Dave Killick and Tommy Heaney and Sonder from Jake Lewis. Boutique hotels such as Parador 44 and Hotel Indigo complement the food scene. The city boasts award-winning bars including Lab 22 and Dead Canary, and the Cardiff Wine Passport curates tastings across venues like Curado, Bacareto and Nighthawks. Gorse earned Cardiff's first Michelin star under chef-owner Tom Waters.
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